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Happy Little Pilgrims

Author: Grace J. Frances Appears in 19 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Happy little pilgrims, We should ne’er be sad; For the love of Jesus Makes His children glad. Refrain: Happy little pilgrims, Going on our way, To a land of beauty, Singing all the day. 2 In that land so lovely, Everything is bright; There will be no sorrow, There will be no night. [Refrain] 3 Not alone we journey To the mansions fair; Jesus is our Shepherd; He will lead us there. [Refrain] Scripture: Hebrews 11:13 Used With Tune: [Happy little pilgrims]

Secret Prayer

Author: Fanny J. Crosby Appears in 13 hymnals First Line: There is an hour of calm relief Refrain First Line: O that voice to me so dear Lyrics: 1 There is an hour of calm relief From every throbbing care, ‘Tis when, before a throne of grace, I kneel in secret prayer. Refrain: O that voice to me so dear, Breathing soft on my ear! Weary child, look up and see; ‘Tis thy Saviour speaks to thee. 2 When one by one, like threads of gold, The hues of twilight fall, O sweet communion with my God, My Saviour and my all! [Refrain] 3 I hear seraphic tones that float Amid celestial air, And bathe my soul in streams of joy, Alone in secret prayer. [Refrain] 4 O when the hour of death shall come, How sweet from thence to rise, With pray’r on earth my latest breath, My watchword to the skies. [Refrain] Scripture: Matthew 6:6 Used With Tune: [There is an hour of calm relief]

Purer yet and purer

Author: Anon. Appears in 221 hymnals First Line: Purer yet and purer I would be in mind Lyrics: 1 Purer yet and purer I would be in mind, Dearer yet and dearer Every duty find; Hoping still, and trusting God without a fear, Patiently believing He will make all clear. 2 Calmer yet and calmer Trial bear and pain, Surer yet and surer Peace at last to gain; Suffering still and doing, To his will resigned, And to God subduing Heart and will and mind. 3 Quicker yet and quicker Ever onward press, Firmer yet and firmer Step as I progress; Higher yet and higher Out of clouds and night, Nearer yet and nearer, Rising to the light. Scripture: Romans 8:29 Used With Tune: [Purer yet and purer I would be in mind]

Sing with a Tuneful Spirit

Author: Fanny J. Crosby Appears in 17 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Sing with a tuneful spirit, Sing with a cheerful lay, Praise to thy great Creator, While on the pilgrim way; Sing when the birds are waking, Sing with the morning light; Sing in the noontide's golden beam, Sing in the hush of night. 2 Sing when the heart is troubled, Sing when the hours are long, Sing when the storm-cloud gathers; Sweet is the voice of song; Sing when the sky is darkest, Sing when the thunders roll; Sing of the land where rest remains, Rest for the weary soul. 3 Sing in the vale of shadows, Sing in the hour of death, And when the eyes are closing, Sing with the latest breath; Sing till the heart's deep longings Cease on the other shore; Then with the countless numbers there, Sing on forever more. Scripture: Proverbs 29:6 Used With Tune: [Sing with a tuneful spirit]

The Lion of Judah

Author: Fanny J. Crosby Appears in 16 hymnals First Line: How sweetly o'er the mountain of Zion Refrain First Line: O, the Lion of Judah hath triumphed forever Lyrics: 1 How sweetly o'er the mountain of Zion, lovely Zion, The anthem of ages comes sweeping along; The anthem of the faithful, we hear it, and, rejoicing, Our hearts in glad measure keep tune with the song. Refrain: O the Lion of Judah hath triumphed forever, O the Lion of Judah is mighty and strong; Sweet anthem of the faithful, we hear it, and, rejoicing, Our hearts in glad measure keep tune with the song. 2 O happy, happy tidings, the kingdom now is opened. The seals are all broken; proclaim it afar; From bondage and oppression by Him we are delivered, The Lion of Judah, the bright Morning Star. [Refrain] 3 Hosanna in the highest, all glory everlasting, The cross and its banner triumphant shall wave; Hosanna in the highest, all glory everlasting, The Lion of Judah His people will save. [Refrain] Scripture: Revelation 5:5 Used With Tune: [How sweetly o'er the mountain of Zion]

Be Joyful in God

Author: James Montgomery Appears in 163 hymnals First Line: Be joyful in God, all ye lands of the earth Lyrics: 1 Be joyful in God, all ye lands of the earth, O serve Him with gladness and fear; Exult in His presence with music and mirth, With love and devotion draw near. 2 Jehovah is God, and Jehovah alone, Creator and Ruler o’er all; And we are His people, His sceptre we own; His sheep, and we follow His call. 3 O enter His gates with thanksgiving and song, Your vows in His temple proclaim; His praise with melodious accordance prolong, And bless His adorable Name. 4 For good is the Lord, inexpressibly good, And we are the work of His hand; His mercy and truth from eternity stood, And shall to eternity stand. Scripture: Psalm 100:1 Used With Tune: [Be joyful in God, all ye lands of the earth]

A Child's First Prayer

Author: Anon. Appears in 32 hymnals First Line: Now I lay me down to sleep Lyrics: Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my soul to keep; If I should die before I wake, I pray the Lord my soul to take; And this I ask for Jesus’ sake. Amen. Scripture: Psalm 4:8 Used With Tune: [Now I lay me down to sleep]

We are little Children

Author: Grace J. Frances Appears in 15 hymnals Refrain First Line: If we seek Him early Lyrics: 1 We are little children, Very young indeed, But the Saviour's promise, Each of us may plead. Refrain: If we seek Him early, If we come today, We can be his little friends; He has said we may. 2 Little friends of Jesus, What a happy tho't! What a precious promise, In the Bible taught. [Refrain] 3 Little friends of Jesus, Walking by His side, With His arm around us, Every step to guide. [Refrain] 4 We must love Him dearly, With a constant love, Then we'll go and see Him, In our homes above. [Refrain] Scripture: Proverbs 8:17 Used With Tune: [We are little children]

Happy Beulah Land

Author: D. B. P. Appears in 13 hymnals First Line: We are a little pilgrim band Refrain First Line: On to the shores of the Beulah land Lyrics: 1 We are a little pilgrim band, Trav’ling on, trav’ling on; We are a happy pilgrim band, Gayly trav’ling on. Refrain: On to the shores of the Beulah land, The happy land, the heavenly land; On to the shores of the Beulah land, The happy Beulah land. 2 We are a little soldier band, marching on, marching on; We are a fearless soldier band, Bravely marching on. [Refrain] 3 We are a little working band, Toiling on, toiling on; We are a busy working band, Gladly toiling on. [Refrain] 4 We are a little Christian band, Hoping on, praying on; We are an earnest Christian band, Hoping, praying on. [Refrain] Scripture: Hebrews 13:14 Used With Tune: [We are a little pilgrim band]

Saviour, while my Heart is Tender

Author: Rev. John Burton Appears in 125 hymnals First Line: Savior, while my heart is tender Lyrics: 1 Saviour, while my heart is tender, I would yield that heart to Thee; All my powers to Thee surrender, Thine, and only Thine to be. Take me now, Lord Jesus, take me; Let my youthful heart be Thine; Thy devoted servant make me; Fill my soul with love divine. 2 Let me do Thy will or bear it; I would know no will but Thine; Shouldst Thou take my life, or spare it, I that life to Thee resign. Thine I am, O Lord, for ever To Thy service set apart; Suffer me to leave Thee never, Seal Thy image on my heart. Scripture: 2 Chronicles 34:3 Used With Tune: [Saviour, while my heart is tender]